The Republic is expected to record a S$290 million net increase in outbound annual spend in Johor Bahru after the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link opens next year. The figure represents 0.4 per cent of Singapore’s total retail and F&B sales in 2025. This is according to a study on the impact of the RTS Link on these sectors that was released on Thursday (Jul 16). Singapore consumers are projected to spend S$1.05 billion more in JB each year, with improved connectivity after RTS’ scheduled opening in January 2027. Visitors from JB, conversely, are expected to contribute an additional S$756 million annually to the Republic’s retail and F&B businesses. https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/singapore/rts-link-could-cause-s290-million-net-increase-outflow-annually-singapore-study (ICE SINGAPORE)

Fonte notizia: The Business Times, 16 July 2026